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Re: Bulley website/pages and a crazy idea
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 6 Oct 2003 07:57:47 -0700
...It's almost like a stick-on sandbag. > > This is the cheapest I've found, will be trying it soon: > <http://www.partsexpress.com...
Re: alloy wheel refinishing
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 01:09:05 EST
...otherwise if the old clear is not peeling, then just scuff the wheels with a scotchbrite pad, fill and sand any imperfections with spot...
Re: Steve Sandlin's lock co.
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:57:29 -0500
...part around El Paso which is in >the Mountain zone. > >Steve Sandlin is in Huntsville, near Houston. > >Doing my best Watson to your Holmes...
Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 06:35:21 -0700
...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 8...
Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 6 Jun 2017 21:24:39 +0000
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Re: GoWesty cabinet laminate 85 tan color
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 20 Aug 2014 11:42:07 -0400
Wilsonart 36-in x 96-in Sand Laminate Kitchen Countertop Sheet Item #: 239103 | Model #: D331-60-36X096-000 http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?catalogId...
Re: Lost Keys
Historical mailing list - Steve
Wed, 7 May 2014 07:02:44 -0500
...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith
Re: leaking final drive oil pan (AT)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:01:21 -0700
...Cya, Robert On Mar 20, 2011 7:52 PM, "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
Re: VW van ads to laugh at
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:27:25 +0000
Hey, the Splittie in the picture only has "surface rust", a little sanding and some primer & paint and it will be a show winner...
Re: water/fridge annunciator panel
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 5 Feb 2000 22:38:19 -0500
...refrigerator panel" that you need. -Larry > Does anyone other than VW sell the water level/refrigerator panel for a > Westy? > Steve Sandlin > '84Wolfsburg Westy
duct tape residue
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Sat, 11 Mar 2000 23:19:48 -0600
...Steve Sandlin www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
Re: Keys, locks and Steve Sandlin the Locksmith Guy
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Sat, 28 Oct 2000 12:46:20 EDT
In a message dated 10/28/00 12:41:09 PM, kokopellis@ATT.NET writes: << Steve also coached me on how to clean the...
Re: Tranny cooling hoses
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 21:41:06 -0600
...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
Re: Big Boys Sandbox Games in Karenz, Germany
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 15 Apr 2003 13:06:16 GMT
Helmut; Thanks a lot for all the cool photos. It's great to see so many crew cabs and their different configurations. Ken Lewis...
Re: Was-Still got the Drips-Now Oil pressure switch?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:03:09 -0400
Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> writes: > $150.00 for mechanic to do it. Good price? I did mine in about 20 minutes (not counting...
Re: [vanagon] paging STEVE SANDLIN (aka Steve's Lock Shoppe)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:21:13 -0700
...Friday, April 29, 2005 1:11 PM Subject: [vanagon] paging STEVE SANDLIN (aka Steve's Lock Shoppe) > does anyone know steve's email address...
Re: Today somebody got into my van and rifled through it
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 1 May 2011 09:33:24 -0700
...Jake On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 7:07 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Kinda feel violated. Nothing taken. Just rifled through...
Re: hatch lock cylinder
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:37:38 -0400
...Copying it will >just result in an indcorrectly cut key on new metal. >Steve Sandlin >Steve's Lock Shoppe
alternator problem solved?
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Mon, 24 Mar 1997 19:04:47 -0600
...After much sanding to find metal again, I put it all back together for a little test. Sure enough, van started right up without...
Re: Anyone out there install a Busboys oil cooler on a WBX?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 10:29:40 -0400
...Especially with the sandwich plate. Aren't the oil hoses close to the heat exchanger? If not, how do you route them? Where did...
Re: VanShower
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:38:20 +0000
...convenient and just plain great spots, are smack dab on large sandstone slabs. Nothing that needs to be secured to the ground via lines...
Propane tank restore or replace
Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 16:51:58 -0700
Hi, I did a DIY refurb this summer on a 1991 vanagon with all new components, sanded the tank and applied 2 coats of...
Noisy steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Sat, 23 Nov 2013 17:36:50 -0800
Allo all My steering wheel makes noise as if there was sand in the mechanism... which is not the case of course... It seems...
Re: HELP LEAKING EXHAUST (DANSK)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 10 Oct 1996 03:30:15 -0400
...Does anyone have any quick fix ideas? >> Dave, try a belt sander on the flanges...or heat the pipes till cheery red near the...
Propane Tanks
Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:24:21 -0400
...Time to refinish (IE sandblast and paint) 3. Don't sweat it 4. ??? Thanks, Tony Anthony L. Mourkas Hampden, Maine, USA 1981 Vanagon Westfalia
Looking for a dead AC compressor
Historical mailing list
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:39:22 EDT
I am looking for a Sanden 709 Air Conditioning Compressor ('87 or newer Vanagon). It can be totally trashed as long as the rear...
Re: yes, another proposed new van from VW
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:55:00 -0400
...It looks like a lot of different things, none of them Vanagon related :( Sandy http://www.all4engineers.com/index.php;site=a4e/sid=129596589451154eb508b0112174299...
Re: vanagon in sand dunes wallpaper for win9x/nt
Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
Fri, 26 May 2000 18:26:23 +0200
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: [VANAGON] vanagon in sand dunes wallpaper for win9x/nt >Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:08:26 -0500 > >i...
Re: So thar I was (Engine wouldn't start)
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 08:02:59 -0800
...Also, I wouldn't sand any of these parts with sandpaper, as someone suggested. Most sandpapers are actually semiconductors (garnet, silicon carbide). Not good...
Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:59:20 -0500
...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Fri, Jan 21, 2011 12:30 pm Subject: Re: NVC-Cruise Recomendations Thanks...
Re: Ken Wilford
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 01:41:01 EST
...it is i wouldnt want to lay in the sand (south jersey LOTS of sand) in his folks backyard in the 20 degree weather...
Re: battery info requested
Historical mailing list
Tue, 4 Jul 95 18:41:10 EDT
...I was able to spread myself across the surface to both sand and paint hopefully not creating any cracks. e) apply new rubber all...
Re: head gaskets
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 21:46:06 -0800
...head gaskets If yours is anything like mine was you are going to have to sand anyway if you use the JB Weld for...
Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Hurricane Sandy
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:55:40 -0700
I thought everybody knew that. Darn Gerry keeps putting off his move to the West Coast. It's East Coast/West Coast thing. :-) BenT...
Re: CHEAP Silicate/Phosphate free anti-freeze
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sat, 4 Dec 1999 10:54:46 -0800
>Silicate is not a lubricant, it is an abrasive, (silicon like from sand). Ahhhh,,,, I am holding in my hand a product in a...
Re: Does a broken mirror bring bad luck?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 13 Jan 2002 12:16:00 -0600
...Be sure to sand or grind to get fresh metal surfaces. Larry A.
Re: A Subaru that's not PERFECT?
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Wed, 8 May 2002 09:10:59 -0700
...I've seen thicker plastic wrapped around a fast food sandwich. ----- Original Message ----- > > WHOA! A Subaru that's not PERFECT? WHAT?
Cleaning corroded connectors
Historical mailing list - shawn luft
Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:31:33 -0400
...The male end is easy to sand down for cleaning, however sometimes the female ends are a bit more difficult to reach. Does anyone...
Re: Bodywork page finish...
Historical mailing list - The corruptor
Wed, 12 May 2004 20:32:38 -0400
...today i was not happy with the left side, so i did a fourth coat on this one, in between i sanded with 600...
Re: fuel pressure guage
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:27:36 -0600
...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe _________________________________________________________________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt...
Cutting VW keys
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Tue, 6 May 2008 13:19:25 -0500
...Thanks, Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe
Re: VW camper event Sunshine Treffen 2010 - announcement
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 6 May 2008 14:24:12 -0400
Daniel O Stevens wrote: > a trip from NY to FL and back to see the beauty of the east coast > (roads, sands, and towns...
gsasoline
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Wed, 28 May 2008 14:16:31 -0500
...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe
Re: Hats off to the finder of the Sherwin-Williams pop-top paint!
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 00:03:59 -0500
...give it one coat, then you could see anywhere where you need to sand a little more, and sand those areas......... However, I have...
Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
Historical mailing list - gary
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 17:16:45 -0500
...Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher? > Although it is excessively expensive, the buffer on the Meguires website > has the benefit that they claim you...
Re: scraping glue in the sun
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:08:10 -0700
...been out in the sun (here near Victoria BC) scraping and sanding off the old glue from the upper bunks plywood - oh sure Westfalia...
Re: Painting front grill
Historical mailing list - Paula Lazeski
Mon, 14 Feb 2000 11:43:51 -0500
I sanded mine with light sandpaper and sprayed it with black paint, it looks really nice, the van's yellow, it looks like a...
Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:51:03 GMT
...Do the orbital polisher/buffers (WEN for one) work effectively > or should I buy a low speed 7" sander/polisher? > > Thanks, > George >
Re: Auto tranny Fluid Mix ? Dexron III
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:41:11 -0500
...Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 1:01 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote...
Was:Replacement Intake Runner needed-Now see pics
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:15:22 -0500
...http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/20081006FuelRunner?authkey=Tv_uXvIkfsk # ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> Date: Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 2...
Re: Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 14:11:47 -0800
...fiberglass reesin and matting, reinforce with >matting from the rear, and spot fill w/ body filler, then sand prime and >paint. > >chris
Re: Oil Cooler Adapter
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:20:21 EDT
...Bus Boys used to list a sandwich type adapter in their catalog. You probably want to be sure that whatever cooler you install has...
Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:14:29 +1100
...Now you should here that engine scream :-) Finally, i love that color, but it show every little mistake (close to black) wile sanding it...
Re: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:17:21 -0400
...Painting Fiberglass bumpers > In a message dated 6/23/07 10:58:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM writes: > > >> I would sand...
Re: Sweet 71 Panel FS
Historical mailing list
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:03:14 EDT
In a message dated 4/16/10 9:55:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM writes: > . They only had the front 2...
Re: '86 Westie in Boulder, CO Needs a Home
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:49:37 EST
...just sand. we keep all the salt here to ourselves in the northeast :<) chris
Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:50:21 -0700
...Then your grinding off metal instead of sanding off primer. What type is the best primer though? best to all, joseph
Re: what else with the dash removed
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 21:08:42 -0700
...grease/lubricate the windshield wiper mechanism. >So, aside from cleaning all the grounds and other electronic connections, >sandblasting the dash and repainting, What else...
Re: How I spent my weekend...
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:14:04 EDT
...gravel!) >> I'll play (1500#), but I am also going to play "What's the caption?" (Damnit! I told him to get sand!) George
Removing Rhino Lining
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:56:18 -0400
...Can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove this stuff once it has been applied to a vehicle? Can it be sand...